Tuna Salad Lettuce Wraps

Tuna Salad Lettuce Wraps are a fresh, low-carb dish where classic tuna salad is scooped into crisp lettuce leaves instead of bread. The filling typically includes canned tuna mixed with mayonnaise, celery, onion, and seasonings, all wrapped in sturdy lettuce like romaine or iceberg. This dish is a popular American adaptation, often enjoyed as a light lunch or healthy appetizer.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is high in protein and healthy fats from the tuna, while being very low in carbohydrates since it uses lettuce instead of bread. It provides omega-3 fatty acids, selenium, and B vitamins, with a typical serving containing roughly 250-350 calories depending on the amount of mayonnaise used.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	280 kcal
Protein	24 g
Carbs	8 g
Fat	16 g
Fiber	3 g
Sugar	3 g
Sodium	480 mg
Potassium	400 mg
Vitamin B12	3.2 mcg
Niacin (B3)	10 mg
Selenium	45 mcg
Phosphorus	250 mg
Vitamin A	120 mcg RAE
Vitamin K	35 mcg
Folate	40 mcg

Per 1 wrap (approx. 200 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Lettuce wraps represent a creative cultural shift in Western cuisine, borrowing the concept of using leafy greens as edible wrappers from Asian culinary traditions like Vietnamese summer rolls or Korean ssam. Nutritionally, they're a smart way to enjoy a classic comfort food while significantly reducing refined carbohydrates and increasing vegetable intake.